THE AGENT MAY NOT UNDERSTAND ALL THAT TALK, PLUS IT'S NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS WHAT YOUR GOING TO DO, AS LONG AS HE RECEIVES 3% FROM SELLER,  THE $2,000 FROM YOU AS WELL AS HIS CLIENT SELLING OFF HIS PROPERTY AT THE PRICE CURRENT LISTED PRICE (OR WHATEVER YOU NEGOTIATE) ....

I have had to ask for two contract extensions so far using them, and now trying to switch lenders last minute.

I have a family member whose taxes have increased 100% in the last 4 years.

There is an amazing difference in knowledge, skill, and experience between long term agents with whom real estate is their career (life) and the agent whose in real estate because he’s a career SALESMAN selling the hottest thing; you know, the guy who’ll be selling oil well drilling participations next year, and advertising services the year after. 

I have been curious about this method for a long time and have only seen it in theory and would love to hear from someone who has actually done it. 

I haven't seen any lenders willing to do second mortgages, especially to get up to 100% (or anywhere close to it) of the purchase price for an investment property in a long, long time. 

I also have an investment strategy in place (core/core+ investments, minimal to no rehab, aiming for 8%-12% IRR over a long holding period).

I plan on doing long distance investing since I’ll be deploying to Japan soon! 

.- Going rate for TH and individual rooms- Demand and saturation levels (how long does it take to rent), length of stay, etc.- Other market trends about the areas TH and individual room rentability - Frequency of renting versus selling in the areaI look forward to the insights you all share!

Call the Sheriff dept and ask how long he'll stick around as the deadbeat packs up.